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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.88, 12,039.75 and 3,347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.88, 12,039.75 and 3,347.13 is: 5,021.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.88 : 12,039.75 = 3,347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.88/12,039.75 = 3,347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.88x = 12,039.75 × 3,347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.88x = 40,298,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,298,608.42/8,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.71

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